Re: Testing Lyson on an EX

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My recent tests on my Photo EX with Lyson 5 color/Lumijet black have been
very positive:

I'm using a pretty heavy Curve adjustment in Photoshop 5 on a Mac to boost
the intensity without creating mud. Also, I'm using the Epson driver at
1440/Sup. Microweave/Finest Detail/Photo Realistic and the Glossy Film
setting.  As I learn more about Colorsync profiling, I'll consider going
that route, but it is hard for me to believe that the printer/inks can do
much better.  

My favorite paper is definately the Lumijet Flaxen Weave.  Sepia
Landscapes, Color Flowers and portraits/nudes all looked great on this paper.

My next choice is Concord Rag, which has a look and feel especially suited
towards portraits, in my opinion, since at small sizes, the Flaxen weave
may be a bit overpowering on faces as far as texture is concerned.  What is
interesting about Concorde Rag to me is that the very slight texture comes
through and really adds to the tactile quality of the paper.  It sort of
looks like a teeny, tiny bird walked all over the print like it was the
beach.(Sorry, I've been looking deep into a lot of paper under heavy
illumination for much of the day!)

For more C-print like images, the Lumijet Gallery Gloss is really
excellent, with no trace of banding, and rich blacks. If I can really
expect about 70 years under normal gallery conditions with that combo, I am
truly a happy camper.

I was surprised to find the inks for the Lumijet/Lyson to be in exactly the
same plastic cartridge, meaning that the code and label on the top for both
were the same.  I know Jon Cone commented on the inks being very close
relatives, but my real question lies in the integrity of the lt. cyan/lt.
magenta.  Does anyone know if they are the same or very close as well and
could 70 years still be an accurate lifespan for these babies?

Costwise, the Lyson color cart was $20 less (about 40% difference) compared
to the Lumijet 5 color cartridge.  The cleaning cart was also much less
from Lyson, but I already had the Lumijet one.  Can I expect a difference
in that item between the two companies?

All this archival capability is very exciting and I look forward to doing
more testing in the future. 

-Andy Darlow

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